BMW R 1300 GS recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW R 1300 GS, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2
Total Complaints 1
Years Covered 2024–2025

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW R 1300 GS, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 2024

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Other

1 campaign · Years: 2025

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW R 1300 GS in NHTSA complaint data are Power train.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2025 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2024 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Communication and Electrical system

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2025

  • Communication: Auto crash notification: Safety recall involving the communication area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming err

2024

  • Electrical system: Relay: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (24V557000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.

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